Keys Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Keys Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Keys family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 185
Cotton Weaver 16
Agricultural Labourer 14
Dress Maker 14
Domestic Servant 14
General Labourer 13
Living On Own Means 13
Labourer 9
Grocer 7
Carpenter 7
Shoe Maker 6
Errand Boy 6
Plumber 5
Charwoman 4
Servant 4
General Domestic Servant 4
Living On Her Own Means 4
Stone Mason 4
Tailoress 4
Carman 4
Groom 4
General Servant Domestic 4
Laundress 4
Basket Maker 4
General Laborer 4

Keys Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Keys 100% 9,269
2 Keyes 80% 2,183
3 Kayes 60% 1,421
4 Keyse 80% 907
5 Kays 75% 747
6 Keeys 80% 276
7 Keays 80% 192

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The surname Keys is the most popular version of all its varients

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